Archives Catalogue

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 1
File
1926-1929

File contains 1 notebook of handwritten poetry by Alan Creighton on various aspects of outdoor life in Halifax, Nova Scotia and on human nature.

About Poetry

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 10
File
1940-1954

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains loose pages of typed prose writing by Alan Creighton on the subject of poetry, including criticism of his own early writing. Includes list of Nova Scotians known to have purchased "Earth Call."

Newspaper Clippings

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 11
File
[193-?]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

Assorted clippings from newspapers and magazines (mostly unidentified) featuring poetry by Alan Creighton.

Published Poetry

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 12
File
1933-1939

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains magazines featuring published poetry by Alan Creighton, including "Driftwind", "Westward", "The Crucible" and "Canadian Poetry Magazine."

Poetry and Reviews

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 13
File
1936-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains May 1936 issue of "Canadian Comment" v.5. no.5. featuring an article on and poem by Alan Creighton, as well as clippings of reviews from assorted newspapers.

Acme Exercise Book

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 2
File
1921-1926

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 1 exercise book of handwritten poetry by Alan Creighton about nature, primarily outdoors in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Loose Poems

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 3
File
1933-1934

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains loose pages of poetry, mostly typed, on a wide variety of subjects including nature, people, holidays, and romance. Likely represents a number of years (represented by various addresses); however, most are undated.

Loose Poems

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 4
File
[193-?]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains loose pages of poetry, typed and handwritten, on various topics but primarily nature and humanity.

Writings: About Poetry

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 5
File
[193-?]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains loose pages, typed. Includes thoughts on poetry and the draft of a speech about his poetry. Missing pages.

Loose Poems

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 6
File
1936-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

Loose pages of poetry by Alan Creighton, typed, mostly on various aspects of nature. Most are undated, but a variety of addresses suggests spanning several years.

Loose Poems

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 7
File
[193-?]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

Loose pages of poetry by Alan Creighton, typed, on various aspects of nature and humanity.

Poetry Index

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 8
File
1926-1935

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

Contains loose-leaf pages of typed poetry by Alan Creighton, arranged chronologically and indicating where and when each poem was published. Includes 133 poems total, with index.

Loose Poems

MS-2-701, Box 1, Folder 9
File
[193-?]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains loose pages of typed poetry by Alan Creighton, arranged alphabetically (first letter only). Mostly undated but spanning years.

Short Stories

MS-2-701, Box 10, Folder 1
File
[19--]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 2 short stories by Alan Creighton: "Like Things Cure Like Things" and "A Week of Walking". Typed.

Schirmer's Library

MS-2-701, Box 10, Folder 10
File
1896-1915

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 2 volumes of "Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics" containing music for students of violin.

Diary: December 17, 1926 - May 7, 1927

MS-2-701, Box 10, Folder 2
File
1926-1927

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 1 handwritten diary of Alan Creighton includes stories, relating of dreams, reading log, and accounting of cash spent.

Diary: June 28, 1928 - September 1929

MS-2-701, Box 10, Folder 3
File
1928-1929

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 1 handwritten diary of Alan Creighton containing notes on daily activities.

Diary: November 27, 1972 - April 7, 1981

MS-2-701, Box 10, Folder 4
File
1972-1981

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 1 handwritten diary of Alan Creighton, primarily regarding the affairs of Christine Eyles. Also includes poetry by other authors (possibly children).

Journal

MS-2-701, Box 10, Folder 5
File
1954-1965

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 1 handwritten diary of Alan Creighton containing diary entries, short stories, and essays.

Diary: March 29, 1952 - June 15, 1953

MS-2-701, Box 10, Folder 6
File
1952-1953

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 1 handwritten diary of Alan Creighton, including dreams, relation of daily activities, and a story about Shaffleburg's Cove in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Hendry and Creighton Papers

MS-2-701, Box 10, Folder 7
File
1923-2001

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains assorted memorabilia including membership cards, notice to report for military service, settlement statements for the estates of Norman Creighton and Marjorie Goodman, funeral programs for Norman and Laleah Creighton and H. Marjorie Goodman, correspondence, newspapers regarding the publication of "Talk About the Valley", a photo of Norman, etc.

Method for the Violin

MS-2-701, Box 10, Folder 8
File
[19--?]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

Music for the study of violin. Text in English and German.

Sheet Music

MS-2-701, Box 10, Folder 9
File
[19--?]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

Musical settings for "The Outlaw's Daughter" and "Sky High Corral", thematic music cue sheet for "Itching Palms," and assorted other pieces of music.

Hendry and Creighton Papers

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 1
File
1922-1991

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains assorted loose papers and memorabilia including postcards, programs from the Majestic Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, map of Halifax, Nova Scotia, reminisces by Laleah Creighton, poetry by Alan Creighton, minutes and papers regarding "The Canadian Forum," and correspondence between Alan Creighton and Eville Gorham regarding Titus Smith.

Correspondence

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 10
File
1908-1992

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 17 loose letters and postcards, including 1 photocopy from original. Typed and handwritten, from various people including: Lindsay Ross Hall, Charles Jolly (C.J.) Creighton, Basile Courtney Silva (aka B.C. Silver), Ralph Hendry, Nora Duncan, Ralph Hein, C. Bruce Fergusson, Norman Creighton, "Sandy", Pat Goodlad, Ruth Maruin, Harriet Smith Hendry Creighton, Reverend McLoby, and Will Hendry.

C.E. 1948 - 1966 and Estate Papers

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 11
File
1948-1978

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 1 handwritten diary of Alan Creighton mostly about the behaviour and activities of Christine Eyles. Also contains typed papers relevant to the estate of Christine Eyles, most from after her death.

Eyles Papers and Memorabilia

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 12
File
1883-1947

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains newspaper clippings, loose pages of correspondence, and other materials primarily regarding Charles Eyles and the violins he made, along with testimonials as to the quality of the same. Also includes "The Essex Review" no. 21 vol. VI 1897, and "The Violin and its construction" by August Riechers.

Poetry

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 13
File
1962-1976

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains loose pages of mostly typed poetry by Christine Eyles, written for children. Also contains some correspondence and typed reminisces of "Dave," who had been Christine's

Eyles Family Materials

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 14
File
1894-1977

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

Loose papers and memorabilia, typed and handwritten, most relating to Christine and her father Charles ("Chas") Eyles. Includes postcards and correspondence, newspaper clippings, and a lock of Christine's hair at age 77.

Medical Information

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 2
File
1994-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains notes on medical conditions, medications, and sensitive personal information and identification data.

Titus Smith

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 3
File
1955-1974

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

Typed loose pages about Titus Smith, ecologist and ancestor of Alan Creighton. Includes papers written about Smith, photocopies of old letters, and a pamphlet from the Museum of Natural History in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Correspondence

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 4
File
1934-1964

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains typed and handwritten loose pages of correspondence, primarily between Alan Creighton and the Bernie Braden radio show, and with Macmillan publishers regarding "Cross Country" and "Earth Call." Also includes acceptance and rejection slips for short story submissions, and Alan Creighton's copyright certificate for "Cross Country."

Postcards and Greeting Cards

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 5
File
[19--]-2001

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains postcards, most from Hilda Ross, and greeting cards from birthdays in different

Correspondence

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 6
File
1923-1985

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains loose pages typed and handwritten with assorted correspondence.

Painting Sales and Notes

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 7
File
1995-1997

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 1 handwritten notebook with record of paintings sold and possible drafts of letters.

Diary and Draft Correspondence

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 8
File
1997-2000

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains loose pages, handwritten including diary entries and draft correspondence.

Animal Information Booklets

MS-2-701, Box 11, Folder 9
File
1977-1986

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

Booklets from various organizations with information and pictures of sheep and several varieties of cattle.

Death of Christine Eyles

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 1
File
1978-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains materials relating to the death of Christine Eyles including a copy of her obituary, record of attendees at funeral home, death certificate, etc.

Geological Formations

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 10
File
[19--]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 7 loose sketches in pencil, ink, and watercolour. Predominantly size 28x38cm. Sketches depict landscapes, predominantly rock formations.

Ferry Leaving Digby for Saint John

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 11
File
1990-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 1 painting in oil on canvas board. Painting depicts the "Princess of Acadia" ferry leaving Digby, Nova Scotia, for Saint John, New Brunswick. Noted on verso is "film 01.67.23."

Canoe Lake Runoff, and sketch

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 12
File
1987-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains a painting titled "Canoe Lake Runoff," depicting a stream in the woods. "Film 01.89.5A" is noted on the verso. File also contains a loose sketch depicting a coastal scene.

Early Studies and Fanciful Sketches by A.B. Creighton

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 13
File
1931-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains loose sketches depicting landscapes, portraits, still life, etc. Items previously housed together in a scrapbook titled "Early Studies and Fanciful Sketches by A.B. Creighton."

Early Loose Sketches

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 14
File
1921-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 47 loose sketches in pencil, ink, and watercolour. Sketches include studies of body parts, landscapes, still life, etc. Many may be from days as an art student.

Loose Sketches

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 15
File
19---

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains loose sketches in pencil and watercolour depicting landscapes, people, and still life scenes. File also contains 1 colour print by another artist.

Plays

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 2
File
1978-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains typed manuscripts of plays written by Christine Eyles. Loose pages; also includes 1 typed letter of rejection from ABC television.

Sheet Music

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 3
File
[19--]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains sheet music, both published and handwritten. Also contains loose pages of writings and booklets including "Images" by Harry Freedman.

Eyles, Christine

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 4
File
1970-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File is a photograph of Christine Eyles at home with two of her cats. The rear is date stamped January 15, 1970.

People

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 5
File
[19--]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains loose sketches depicting figures of people.

Thematic Sketches of People

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 6
File
[19--]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 2 albums with pencil and ink sketches as well as loose sketches in pencil, pen, crayon, and watercolour. Sketches are mostly of people, and arranged into themes by Alan.

Landscapes

MS-2-701, Box 12, Folder 7
File
[19--]-

Part of Alan Creighton fonds

File contains 9 paintings in oil and watercolour. Varying sizes ranging from 26x37 cm to 16x33 cm. Paintings depict landscapes, predominantly country scenes and waterfront scenes.

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